Hoover, AL vs Ozark, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Ozark
73.9
#663 nationally
Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $66,631). Ozark leads in cost of living index (94 vs 111). Hoover leads in walk score (17 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Ozark, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 73.9 (#663) |
| Population | 92,448 | 22,907 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $324,204 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $66,631 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+52.3 |
C-
72.9 Score
Hoover, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$443,268
Population
92,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
View Hoover, AL →
C
73.9 Score
Ozark, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,204
Population
22,907
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
View Ozark, MO →